blewett pass

Construction of U.S. Hwy. 97 in the 1950's reduced and straightened the stream and disconnected it from the historic footprint.

Chelan County is getting nearly $770,000 to complete the study to relocate the Peshastin Creek with its historic floodplain near U.S. Hwy 97 north of Blewett Pass.

I dare you to tell me I'm wrong. The vast beauty, the dense trees, already made trails to roam, water... All the elements to make a perfect cocktail of habitable areas for Mr. Bigfoot.

Forest Service spokesperson Robin DeMario says there are plenty of visually striking views available to people passing through in cars.

The crash led to a significant backup in the area that for most of the 6am hour. US 97 was blocked for a time, likely while the car and Elk were removed

The rig driven by 34-year-old Sergio Valdez of Entiat was southbound when a 2014 Ford 350 pickup truck hauling a boat trailer clipped the truck.

Leaves are just starting to turn color in the high elevation areas of the forest.

Marjorie Andrea Acevedo was driving an SUV northbound just past the summit when she hit an oncoming pickup truck while trying to pass a motorhome.

The four people were riding in a Polaris Razor side-by-side on a dirt road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest when it rolled and caught fire.

Troopers say an SUV driven by 63-year-old Nels Zumwalt of Ellensburg was southbound near Blewett Pass when it left the roadway, hit a ditch and rolled over.